N5 - Be The Marker - PP2018 Q5

Composition

The painting is a linear composition as your eyes are brought up the page from the feet up through the figure

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the focal point of the painting is the hand on the guitar as it makes you think about what he’s painting

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the wall is covered in things from 2 parts of the expressive arts (music and painting) making the viewer think about how many other artistic things the man may do.

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Colour

There is a lot of blue in the mans clothing, this could symbolise sadness inside the man or him showing his emotions through the music.

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The colours in the background are very muted and dull meaning that you focus more on the figure and don’t get distracted.

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There is lighter colours all around his face showing a sense of purity and goodness within him.

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Media handling/techniques

The artist has used very tight, blended brushwork to ensure that the brushstrokes wouldn’t be visible. This gives the painting a more realistic feel.

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The artist has used oil paint which dries slowly. This would allow the painter to work slowly and easily blend to guarantee they don’t miss anything out.

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What does this painting communicate to you?

this painting communicates passion as the mans eyes are looking down at the guitar and it seems as it nothing could break his focus showing that he cares deeply for what he’s doing. Also because of the array of musical instruments on the wall it shows that he truly has a love for it and doesn’t give up.

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